USS Japan Car Auction

While waiting my 500 arrive, I was too free and begin to search some information about USS Japan Auto Auction, I wanna know more detail of this auction to be held and hopefully with you guys.

USS, is abbreviation of the name, "Used Car System Solution". It is a company that Conducting Auction (Auto Auction) of all the used cars in Japan. They conduct the auction by using communication technology such as satellite and Auction Screen. USS have deployed 16 Auction sites throughout Japan however the largest auction site is held in Tokyo on every Thursday where the cars for bid always exceeding 20 thousand units! Report shows there are more than 70% of used cars were traded through this Auction.

There are 16 sites of USS Auto Auction in Japan


Unlike other countries where any body can participating in Auction to bid their car. In Japan, only selected dealers or USS official member can participate in USS Auto Auction, passable level for a membership is very strict therefore UNLESS you are trusted socially and with good experience in the field of car business, or else it will be very difficult to pass the license investigation to become a USS member.

If you participate in USS Auto Auction, any Japanese used car you are looking for will be surely found out but how to find that car since the USS auction site is huge like a hyper market? Very easy, inside the bidding hall consist of few hundred desk, each desk have a monitor which allow you to find what model of the car you want, from there you able to get some basic info such as the unit code, picture, model, color, transmission, displacement, year, condition and mileage of the car.

The bidding hall is wide and neat


Each desk consists of a monitor


All vehicles are evaluated its condition by the grading system into Grades. They give indications of the condition.

• S Brand new or rarely used.
• 5 Vehicle is like new. All original body parts. No repairs needed on vehicle. Usually only given to vehicles less than 3 years old.
• 4.5 Vehicle is in excellent condition. No slight scratches or dents.
• 4 Vehicle in good condition, few scratches/dents due to normal wear as you would get with any normal vehicle.
• 3.5 Vehicle has a few scratches or dents visible. This grade is usually given to a vehicle in average condition.
• 3 Various scratches or dents, some paint blemishes.
• 2 Better than rough condition, modified cars, sometimes cannot pass regular test (depending on country of import)
• 1 Rough condition
• R A vehicle which has been in an accident where some parts have been repaired or replaced.
• RA Vehicle has been in MINOR accident. It has been repaired to an acceptable standard.
• RA2 Accident-repaired (not a good repair)
• RA3 Accident-repaired, but in good condition now.
• RA3.5 Accident-repaired, but in excellent condition now
• *** Accident damaged vehicle however has not been repaired. Vehicle may have engine problems.

By the way, USS Technician will inspect all the cars, no matter the car is being modified or some part is missing, they will write an Inspection report, also known as "Auction sheet". If you feel that you are not confidence on those Auction sheet, you can have a look of the real car which place on a wide few storey parking lot. 0_0 Unit code from the monitor can show you where the car is placed. Anyway it is difficult, try to imagine in rainy day or under hot sun, to search 1 car among thousand unit of cars...... After found the car you looking for, you can open the door or bonnet to inspect since all the show car there is unlock(key is ready at there and all bonnet is open), this is to easy for any car agent to view the car by himself.

This is so call "Auction Sheet"


All this wrote by USS Technician


0_0 is not easy to find a car....


OK, finish inspection and decide to get this car? Yup, is the time to bid! All the bidding process is run by the communication TV screen. When the car is place on huge TV screen for bid, car agent just use the button prepared to bid, easy and fast. Normally each car just take 20 second to bid.
After success bid, the car will be check again, japan car agent will take some photo and send this back to car dealer of other country via email. At the same time, a reservation of shipment will be made to send this car to the car dealer.

Success bid cars are ready for shipping



Hope this post can make you guys have more pictures about how's the Auction is held on Japan. Maybe many of us think that work as a car agent in USS auction is easy, but for them is difficult since the Auction site is their battlefield!

World War Of GT(GT3 and GTR)

The words war between Porsche and Nissan continues with the German power house again claiming bollocks on the GT-R’s recent timing(7:27) at the ‘Ring. Porsche’s new 2010 GT3 is undoubtedly hardcore with naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six churning out an ultra high-revving 435hp and its track-tuned chassis allows it to dance with the world’s most nimble supercars.
The new GT3 has been timed at an unofficial 7:40 with Porsche driving ace Walter Rohrl piloting the car for the sprightly lap. However, GT3 still can't beat the 638hp Corvette ZR1(7:26) but it’s a very impressive time nonetheless considering Rohrl posted a 7:45 in a borrowed ultra-hardcore Ferrari F430 Scuderia.
That still doesn’t come close to Nissan’s famed 7:27 though and the Japanese car-makers are probably not impressed at the GT3’s timing. But ze Germans are still not letting up, telling Motor Trend that the twin-turbo Nissan is only good for a time of 7:56 in stock US form. That’s a lot of difference, 30 seconds slower than reports from Nissan can cause some serious credibility damage.
Well the saga will continue unless it is settled by a neutral figure once and for all. Anyone who agrees with Schumacher being handed the keys to both this cars to time himself at the ‘Ring and to settle this once and for all say aye.

My Handsome "500/600" In Japan

Just received an email yesterday, Timur Raya had send some picture about my S204 and wish to share with you guys~ All photo below was took by japan car agent before the auction (before 16 April 2009). Among all this photo, the photo I like the most is the shot at series number "500/600"

Process Of Getting My S204

*7 April 2009*
Afternoon when I having my lunch, Calvin call me that Thursday Japan USS Auto Auction got 2 units of S204 available, both are gray color, low mileage and in good condition. He ask me to view this cars via the address he gave. After I view both of it, I decided and ask Calvin help me bid the one with lower mileage and 5 stars condition!

*9 April 2009, Thursday(Auction day)*
The whole morning I can't wait for the result, I call Calvin and he told me my car will start to bid at 5:00Pm (6:10Pm at Japan), OMG still have to wait some more. By the way, he told me that the bid of another S204(with 4.5 stars condition) is just over and the result is NO PEOPLE BID! OMG, seems all the car agent is aiming the 5 Stars condition S204.

Around 5:10Pm, I receive a bad news from Calvin, we fail to bid that S204. So no choice, I have to wait for the next week auction day. From the day start, I search the Auction car list every night until....

Fail to bid this (7k mileage, 5 stars condition)



Fog light S204 (29k mileage, 4.5 stars condition)



*13 April 2009*
I found the previous S204(4.5 Stars condition) is in the auction list, this time no choice I have to bid it for sure. Calvin check all the detail and told me this car will start biding at Thursday morning 9:30am(10:40am at Japan).

*16 April 2009, Thursday(Auction day)*
I'm still in my dreamland, suddenly hear my incoming ring tone. "Morning Ah Jeff~ Your car is success bid already, so do you confirm what number to put on your plate?" I still can't believe it is real. Anyway, I told him the number that i want and immediately let my brother and parents knew, guess what number?? Lol~
Although this car is come along with pair of fog light, but I decided to remove and cover it back to make it look more stock! Calvin willing to help me Gao Dim~ Thanks Calvin! I love you!!

This is the one i success to bid from auction~


*22 April 2009*
Received call from Calvin, is good new! He told me my S204 series number is 500/600!! What a nice number! By the way, he bought all the fog light cover and ready to fix once my car arrive here! Thanks god to let me get such a nice series number!

GTR Puts Porsche To Shame Again

Nissan GT-R, people always get skeptical about its capabilities. Anyway, the Nissan clearly understanding this principle, held almost nothing back in building their latest sport scar. Remember its astonishing 7m 29s run around the ‘Ring, which beat out the Porsche 911 GT2 by several seconds. Porsche tried to defend their honor by calling “shenanigans,” which Nissan defended by releasing video of the run and allowing anybody to inspect the car used for excess tuning or non-stock parts.

Nissan decided to put their slightly updated 2010MY GT-R to the test. This latest model provide five more horsepower to the table for 485hp plus modified launch control, retuned gearbox, slightly larger fuel tank, better fuel economy, retuned suspension, and sticky tires. Before its run on the Nurburgring, they also added the optionally available Rays forged alloys.


With former F1 stand-in driver Toshio Suzuki behind the wheel, the 2010 GT-R posted a time of 7 minutes 27.56 seconds, beating last year’s model by 1.5 seconds, and increasing its dominance over the 911 GT2. Yeah!!!
Despite the time, the manufacturer claimed that “although dry, the track surface grip was impaired by dust and sand.”(win already still so humble man ^_^) So, Nissan wants another shot. They’re aiming for the time GM posted on their 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1. Nissan will take the GT-R back to circuit in the hopes of beating the ‘Vette’s time of 7 minutes 26.4 seconds.



*GTR, I personal truly wish you all the best! Gambateh~*

STI Participate For Nurburgring 24-hour race Contest!

On the upcoming May, the SUBARU Tecnica International (STI) will heads to the Nurburgring circuit for the "37th ADAC Zurich 24 Hour Race" (24 Hours of the Nurburgring) with an originally tuned version of the Impreza WRX STI aiming for a class victory.



This race takes place at the course of 25.378km in total which is the largest endurance event in the world, with more than 200 cars participating, familiarized by European manufacturers who enter every year. STI particularly and practically uses 20.832kms "Nordschleife" (also called "Old Course"), known as intensively severe course, as a proofing ground for STI developed vehicles.



The objective of STI to join this event is to collect the data, verify technical know-how and also to learn out of this race for future development. STI's vehicle development is focused on further enhancing the unique ride quality which can be characterized by the theme, "Strength and nimbleness".




This time, SUBARU is sending their Impreza WRX STI GRB type, this car is using the Flat four EJ20 2.0 litter DOHC Turbo and which is tuned exclusively by STI. In order to make the car to be stronger, flexible and more easier to drive, few changes like Carbon bonnet is used to lighten the car, also change of tyre size and power unit set up. Furthermore, the team are using the STI sports parts and Group N Rally Car parts such as the "Flexible Tower Bar", along with some prototype sports parts, variety of original chassis and body stiffener and components. Besides that, safety equipment installation is also included in the modification list!







The car will participate in the SP3T class (for turbo-equipped machines with an engine displacement of 2.0litter). STI will conduct the team management for this race, supervised by Hideharu Tatsumi (STI's General Manager of Vehicle Experiment Division), while racing the car are four highly experienced professional Japanese drivers who are Kazuo Shimizu, Toshihiro Yoshida, Naoki Hattori and Koji Matsuda.

Thanks God I Found Timur Raya

*18 March 2009, night*
I told Darryl that I'm finding S204, fortunately he recommend me to find his friend Calvin, he is a car dealer from Timur Raya located at Pudu. After I get Calvin's number from Darryl, i call him to ask about S204, too bad only 1 unit of Black Tommy Kaira is available. Anyway, Calvin willing to help me import a S204 direct from Japan, Cool!!

*19 March 2009*
The whole process of getting my S204 is all begin from the morning. After my breakfast I went to Timur Raya and have a discussion with Calvin, he promise to help me import S204 but he told me I have to wait quite a couple of weeks, because they have to choose a good condition car and fulfill my requirement (color, mileadge, condition, etc)

Anyway he said is depend on luck, if the car is found and success bid, normally 3 to 5 weeks can arrive here. Huh???!! Bid??? Ya, actually all of the imported car from Malaysia (I mean unreg Re-con) is bid from Japan Auto Auction. After spend some time chit chat with him, I paid some deposit for my S204. Hehehe, what I need to do now is WAIT only. Yeah~

Before I went back, I have look of his garage. Wow~ guess what I saw?? Hehehe, got 1 unit of blue BNR34 V-Spec II, well kept interior, well condition and it is mod by Singapore tuner. By the way, there are few units of Z350, S15, Rx8 and many more. People who's interested can have a visit to Timur Raya!

Timur Raya Automobile SDN BHD


For more infomation about Timur Raya, log on http://www.timur-raya.com

A Shopping Day With My Mum

About 1 months plus ago(sorry for posting such a long time story because just start to write this blog). I received a call from my mum when I still sleeping, she wake me up and told me that she gonna go for shopping, ask me to accompany her. After prepared, we straight head to KLCC to having our breakfast at Madam Kwan, that time is around 10am+. After our breakfast, we decided to separate our shopping journey(this is our shopping style)LOL~
1st, I went to Kinokuniya to have a look, I found out got 3 book is related to Impreza but too bad all is in Japan language, anyway I still bought it and leave.

Guess how much for this 3 books....


Actually today I'm not in good mood of shopping, because the whole journey my mind only thinking of buy s204. Haizz.... Finally, I recall back that is something i want to buy! It is sandal, I enter every shops to find a sandal I like, too bad some is ugly, some is not suit my size, some is too expensive, until I enter Gucci, I only found a presentable sandal, after try it I decided to purchase it since no choice already...



After a few hours, my mum call me that she want to continue the journey at Pavilion and Star Hill, Wtf! My leg is start to shaking since I'm wearing formal shoe today, now still need to walk some more.....
I reach Pavilion 1st, we having our lunch at Tony Romas then continue our journey. The whole journey I just act like a servant, help her to take all the things and follow her ass, pity me. We cross the road to Star Hill, walk in and out most of the shop. This time we were inside the Givenchy shop, I found out got 2 sandal that I like it so much, I try both of them and wish to bring back, at the moment I'm so regret to bought from Gucci..... Suddenly my mum come toward me, told me that this sandal very suit me and she willing to buy me both, WOW!!!

Both is my lover! MuakssssSs!




After leave the shop, both of us can't continue because our leg not allow us to! While we were walking back to get my car, I told my mum wanna go for the Iktikadraya(Car dealer) just near from Bukit Bintang to have a look, because i know there got 1 unit of S204. After few minutes we reach there. Our time is limited because at night have diner, therefore I just simply took a few photos and ask about the price of this car, then we head back to home.

Front view of S204


The rear diffuser is not stock but look cool!


A shot of the engine room


^_^ I like this BBS rim so much!


Genome Boost meter *Interior*


This is 117/600 S204


By the way, this car is under low mileage but some part of this car is not in stock, so this car is not in my list, wish can find a better one in my next journey! Cheer man~